How long do planning decisions take near Little Doward?

The average planning decision time near Little Doward is 74 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Little Doward?

The planning approval rate near Little Doward is 14%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Doward?

The most common type of planning application near Little Doward is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Doward?

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Little Doward, Herefordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Doward, Herefordshire.

Herefordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Little Doward are administered by Herefordshire Council. View the full Herefordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Little Doward

Little Doward, located in the parish of Whitchurch in south Herefordshire, is an area renowned for its picturesque hills and extensive woodlands. Nestled within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it lies approximately 3 miles northeast of Monmouth, bordering Monmouthshire, Wales. Rich in local legend, it is also home to King Arthur's Cave, making it a significant site for both natural beauty and historical intrigue, relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire
LSOA: Herefordshire 023B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Doward.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Doward.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Little Doward based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

118 planning applications found near Little Doward.

- The Kiln House The Doward Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DU
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 251905 (Proposed demolition works and new extensions to an existing stone cottage. Replacement detached double garage) - to allow for the inclusion of a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-26
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P260913/FH - The Kiln House The Doward Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DU
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 251905 (Proposed demolition works and new extensions to an existing stone cottage. Replacement detached double garage) - to allow for the inclu
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-03-26
P253286/F - Govardhan Eco Farm Leeping Stocks Lane Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DZ
Converted railway carriage with attached deck, tool store and compost toilet, conservation hub structure and geodesic dome with decking area. For use in connection with the management of t
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
P260144/F - Land adj to Highfeild House Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DW
Change of use of garage & workshop to residential dwelling
Status: Refused | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
- Land adj to Highfeild House Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DW
Change of use of garage & workshop to residential dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
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P260022/F - The Old Nurseries Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DW
Application for variation condition 2 following planning permission 163303 (Development of 6 new residential dwellings). To allow design amendments to plot 5.
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-06
- The Old Nurseries Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DW
Application for variation condition 2 following planning permission 163303 (Development of 6 new residential dwellings). To allow design amendments to plot 5.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Govardhan Eco Farm Leeping Stocks Lane Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DZ
Converted railway carriage with attached deck, tool store and compost toilet, conservation hub structure and geodesic dome with decking area. For use in connection with the management of the land and
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-11-13
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- Pear Tree Cottage Symonds Yat Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6BP
Proposed two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension atfirst floor with associated internal remodelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-10
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P252609/FH - Pear Tree Cottage Symonds Yat Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6BP
Proposed two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension atfirst floor with associated internal remodelling.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-09-09
P251905/FH - The Kiln House The Doward Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DU
Proposed demolition works and new extensions to an existing stone cottage. Replacement detached double garage
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-07-06
P251166/F - The Stables Little Doward Whitchurch Ross on Wye HR9 6DT
Proposed conversion of barn to a self-build dwelling including single storey lean-to side extension (alternative proposal to extant planningpermission ref 223120)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-05-19
- The Old Nurseries Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DW
Application for variation of conditions 2 & 8 on permission 163303/F (Development of 6 new residential dwellings) - condition 2 to reflect design changes to plot 4 and condition 8 amended to road work
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-08
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P242894/F - The Old Nurseries Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DW
Application for variation of conditions 2 & 8 on permission 163303/F (Development of 6 new residential dwellings) - condition 2 to reflect design changes to plot 4 and condition 8 amended to road wor
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-11-08
P242555/XA2 - Land Rear Of, The Old Nurseries Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DW
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6,11 & 12 of planning permission 163303
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-10-02
P242126/FH - Hill House The Doward Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DU
Proposed erection of a single garage.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-12
P242146/FH - Fir Tree Cottage Great Doward Symonds Yat Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6BP
Proposed extension to first floor above existing ground floor.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-09-11
- Fir Tree Cottage Great Doward Symonds Yat Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6BP
Proposed extension to first floor above existing ground floor.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-20
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P241317/F - Land on the South Side of Sawpitts Lane Symonds Yat Herefordshire HR9 6BP
The proposal is to extend and convert the existing rural building into a one bedroom, residential dwelling, with associated parking and turning area. There would be a single storey extension to th
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-11
- Berkeley Cottage Little Doward Whitchurch Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 6DT
Proposed removal of existing additions and retention/restoration of the original stone cottage. Replacement of former extensions with 2 new, 2-storey extensions. Formation of the new part buried carpo
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Little Doward in Herefordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Doward a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Little Doward includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Doward SSSI, Upper Wye Gorge SSSI, River Wye SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Wye Valley; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Wye, Wye Valley Woodlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Little Doward

In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Little Doward. Of these, 14% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Little Doward.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Little Doward were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (6), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (31% success rate).

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